Vandana Katariya opened the scoring within the 22nd minute, adopted by Monika within the 48th minute and Udita within the 58th minute, sealing a convincing win for India.
Notably, the Indian crew remained unbeaten all through the match, showcasing their exceptional expertise and willpower.
Their momentum carried over from the day prior to this’s match towards England, the place Lalremsiami’s hat-trick led them to a powerful 3-Zero victory.
The Indians began cautiously and maintained a disciplined construction with quick, correct passes that allowed them to create area within the circle. However targets eluded the guests within the first quarter.
Spain created some tremendous alternatives within the final 5 minutes of the primary quarter however India captain and goalkeeper Savita stored the opponents at bay by producing some tremendous saves.
India began the second quarter in a dominant vogue, exhibiting clear intent to take the lead.
They constructed on a powerful assault, with Sushila establishing a tremendous subject purpose alternative within the 22nd minute. She assisted Neha Goyal with a swift move within the prime of the circle, however Neha’s shot bounced off the Spanish goalie Clara Perez’s pads.
Lalremsiami, the star of the match towards England, picked up the rebound and smashed it previous the goalie and Vandana was completely positioned to get a slight contact to push the ball previous the goal-line.
The lead gave India the sting, permitting them to make assured forays into the putting circle.
They mounted strain on Spain by dominating ball possession within the following minutes. India prolonged the lead within the 48th minute when Monika transformed a penalty nook previous Maria Ruiz, who had changed Perez within the below the Spanish bar.
With a 2-Zero lead, India defended stoutly. Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan and Sushila Chanu stored the Spanish assault in test whereas the forwards pushed for a 3rd purpose.
The chance got here knocking two minutes from the ultimate hooter when a assured Udita confirmed persistence, coupled with good dribbling expertise, to seek out the again of the online.
(With PTI Inputs)
